Pays $40/visit — Physical Therapist Assistant market median is ~$61k (14 jobs) · Top 10% in Physical Therapy for work-life (7.9/10, vs 19,850 in this specialty)
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) (10031)
About the Role
M-F schedule. No weekends. $40/visit. Home health. Travel required. Mileage reimbursement. Actually help at home.
Join Summit Home Care & Hospice as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) (10031) in Gahanna, Ohio.
Key Responsibilities
- Work directly with patients on therapeutic exercises designed to help regain full mobility, strengthen their muscles, and improve coordination.
- Administer various physical modalities, such as soft tissue massage, electrical muscle stimulation and ultrasounds, to help relieve pain, improve circulation and decrease swelling in the muscles.
- Collaborate with other team personnel to achieve well-rounded care.
- Develop and implement physical therapy programs that focus on rehabilitation.
Requirements
- Requirements: Associate Degree in Science or Applied Science from an Accredited Institution.
- Active PTA License in the state of Ohio.
- Valid driver's license & reliable transportation with automobile insurance.
- Possess & maintain a current CPR certification.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $40/visit
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Work with Summit Home Care & Hospice in Gahanna, Ohio.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) (10031) at Summit Home Care & Hospice a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 19,850 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Physical Therapy — Physical Therapist Career Context
In Ohio, Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$88k across 1,396 listings, vs ~$92k nationally (44,875 listings).
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Ohio's cost-of-living index is 90.5 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$40k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state — Ohio ranks #9 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.9/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist Assistant roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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